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updated: Tue Jun 17, 2008 09:28 pm

Taylorsville News

Local news for Taylorsville, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Jun 17, 2008 | The Star Online

Steele-Dover

Steele-Dover Kelli Renee Dover and Steven Carlton Steele were married Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Lattimore Baptist Church.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

News Observer

Cardiologist pleads guilty in prostitution case

A cardiologist is the first "john" prosecuted in connection with Charlotte's high-priced prostitution ring, and other clients may be next.

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Related Topix: Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro, Southpark (Charlotte, NC), Charlotte, NC

Wed May 28, 2008

WNCT-TV Greenville

Gov. Easley Announces 100 Students Picked For N.C. Agency Internships

Gov. Mike Easley today announced that 100 college, graduate and law students have been selected for 10-week summer internships with state agencies.

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Sat May 10, 2008

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Tornado warning until 10 p.m.

A tornado warning has been issued for Iredell County until 10 p.m. Click here for live coverage At 9:10 p.m., NWS Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 11 miles northeast ... via WCNC-TV Charlotte

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Thu May 08, 2008

Charlotte.com

Taylorsville calls for alcohol referendum

Taylorsville town commissioners have called for a referendum on on-premise mixed drink and beer sales. via Charlotte.com

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Related Topix: Alexander County, NC, Auto Dealers

Tue Apr 29, 2008

The Charlotte Observer

N.C. 16 jam: 50 to 60 cattle on road

Cattle on road after truck wrecks STEVE LYTTLE slyttle@charlotteobserver.com Authorities have a round-up on their hands this morning in Alexander County, northwest of Charlotte. via The Charlotte Observer

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Related Topix: Alexander County, NC

Fri Apr 18, 2008

The Gaston Gazette

Local National Guard troops headed to help along Arizona/Mexico border

“For instance if we need forklift drivers out there we ask for forklift drivers or welders or plumbers or wherever the need is.”

A contingent of troops from the North Carolina National Guard 505th Engineer Battalion leave for the Mexican border in Arizona today to help the border patrol build roads and fences. via The Gaston Gazette

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Tue Apr 15, 2008

Rivals.com

Goodwin waits for first offer

Of all the prospects at the Shrine Bowl Combine in Taylorsville, N.C., at Alexander Central High School, the most impressive physical specimen was probably lineman Charles Goodwin from T.W. Andrews High in High ... via Rivals.com

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Related Topix: Greensboro Metro, High Point, NC

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Rivals.com

Rucker up to eight offers

The first Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas combine in the state of North Carolina is scheduled to take place Saturday at Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C., and one of the headliners expected to be ... via Rivals.com

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Sun Mar 30, 2008

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Arts Notes

Cortino accepted into Magic Circle

Nineteen-year-old Hickory magician Sammy Cortino has been accepted into London's Magic Circle.The Magic Circle's 14 member council based Cortino's membership in the 1,500 member organization on an examination and screening process.

For details, visit his official Web site at: www.sammycortino.com.

10th annual Art in the Shop

Art in the Shop seeks artists interested in showing at the 10th annual Art in the Shop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4, 274 Bobby Godfrey Lane in Taylorsville. The area is a fairly level grassy six-acre area with plenty of free customer parking. Read more

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Related Topix: Arts, Photography, Catawba County, NC, Hickory Metro

Sat Mar 22, 2008

Charlotte.com

Lincoln site added to national register

“He thought it was kind of foolish”

ONLINE EXTRAS For an online slideshow of the Craigs creating pottery, go to www.charlotte.com Lincoln County's claymaster never acted like a celebrity, but folks sent him fan mail anyway. via Charlotte.com

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Sun Mar 16, 2008

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Alexander County service helps immigrants find their new lives

“Because I'm an immigrant myself”

Alexander County's immigrant population is still small compared with neighboring counties, but it's growing -- and a new service is helping to meet the newcomers' special needs.

The Alexander International Center grew out of a local pastor's concern for newly arrived Latinos.

Though it's still a small, part-time service, it's getting its footing as volunteer organizers try to model it after similar centers in the area.

Alexander's service is unique because it reaches out to all immigrants instead of just one group. The county has populations of Latinos, Hmong and Laotians. Read more

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Wed Mar 12, 2008

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Taylorsville getting furniture plant

FURNITURE

Alexander County got some good news recently with the announcement of a new production plant in Taylorsville -- a furniture plant. Indiana-based Jasper Group, a commercial furniture maker for nearly 80 years, will create 40 local jobs in an abandoned furniture factory building.The plant will be in a 93,000-square-foot facility off N.C. 16 South that Kincaid Furniture vacated a year ago.

Company officials expect to start production by this summer, said Alexander County Economic Development Corp. Director David Icenhour. -- Hannah Mitchell Read more

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Mon Mar 10, 2008

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Furniture plant brings 40 new jobs

“We are very excited about our Alexander County location and we look forward to continued growth.”

Alexander County got some good news recently with the announcement of a new production plant in Taylorsville -- a furniture plant.

Indiana-based Jasper Group, a commercial furniture maker for nearly 80 years, will create 40 local jobs in an abandoned furniture factory building.

The plant will be in a 93,000-square-foot facility off N.C. 16 South that Kincaid Furniture vacated a year ago.

Company officials expect to start production by this summer, said Alexander County Economic Development Corp. Director David Icenhour. Read more

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Fri Mar 07, 2008

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Furniture plant coming to Taylorsville

Alexander County got some good news recently with the announcement of a new production plant in Taylorsville -- a furniture plant.

Indiana-based Jasper Group, a commercial furniture maker for nearly 80 years, will create 40 local jobs in an abandoned furniture factory building.

The plant will be in a 93,000-square-foot facility off N.C. 16 South that Kincaid Furniture vacated a year ago.

Company officials expect to start production by this summer, said Alexander County Economic Development Corp. Director David Icenhour. Read more

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Related Topix: Alexander County, NC

Sun Mar 02, 2008

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Alexander County: Good news for athletic folks

“It's been a long struggle for us.”

Alexander County will soon have expanded recreation opportunities in its first permanent YMCA facility, and could also get an aquatic center if the county can win the money for it.

The YMCA of Alexander County, which has operated in adapted space since starting programs in 1998, now has the money for a permanent building.

A 17,500-square-foot facility with a fitness center, locker rooms, child care area, offices, multipurpose room and meeting room will go up on 16.5 acres off Black Oak Ridge Road near downtown Taylorsville. Outdoors, there will be a basketball court, baseball field and a soccer field. Read more

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Related Topix: Iredell County, NC, Hickory Metro, Hickory, NC, Statesville, NC

Fri Feb 29, 2008

The Daily Advance

Letter: Stimulus won't bring back jobs

I'm not so sure the "stimulus package" which is designed to boost our economy is going to do that. via The Daily Advance

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Mon Feb 25, 2008

Hildebran News

Sheriff Named Citizen of the Year

Taylorsville- The Alexander County Sheriff has been named citizen of the year. Hayden Bently was named the 2008 Citizen of the Year in Alexander County at banquet last week. via Hildebran News

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Related Topix: Alexander County, NC, Hildebran, NC

Fri Feb 22, 2008

Hildebran News

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY

Taylorsville- A truck hit and killed a two year old Wednesday in Alexander County. via Hildebran News

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Related Topix: Alexander County, NC, Lenoir, NC, Hickory, NC

Wed Feb 20, 2008

News Observer

Lawmakers face choices due to prisoner growth

“If we don't get around 800 or so beds authorized a year, we'll run out of space if the projections are accurate - and they have been in the past”

The rapid growth in North Carolina's prison population may force lawmakers to spend more tens of millions of dollars to expand the state prison system, according to recent population projections. via News Observer

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